First Known Use: before 12th century
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1twinge
verb \ˈtwinj\
twingedtwing·ing \ˈtwin-jiŋ\ or twinge·ing
Definition of TWINGE
transitive verb
2
: to affect with a sharp pain or pang
intransitive verb
: to feel a sudden sharp local pain
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Origin of TWINGE
Middle English twengen, from Old English twengan; akin to Old High German zwengen to pinch
2twinge
noun
: a sudden and usually slight pain
: a sudden slight feeling or emotion
Full Definition of TWINGE
1
: a sudden sharp stab of pain
2
: a moral or emotional pang <a twinge of conscience> <a twinge of sympathy>
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First Known Use of TWINGE
1608
TWINGE Defined for Kids
1twinge
noun \ˈtwinj\
Definition of TWINGE for Kids
: a sudden sharp stab (as of pain or emotion) <She felt a twinge of envy.>
2twinge
verb
twingedtwing·ing or twinge·ing
Definition of TWINGE for Kids
: to affect with or feel a sudden sharp pain or emotion
Medical Dictionary
twinge
noun \ˈtwinj\
Medical Definition of TWINGE
: a sudden sharp stab of pain
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